Efficient Germans a Class Apart As Youthful Scots Put to the Sword

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MANAGER Maurice Malpas' pre-match contention that the Germans are a good measure of what it takes to emerge successful from a qualifying group means Scotland now know they have much to do before the European Championships kick-off in the Autumn.

But recognition of this need to improve should not be regarded as disheartening, since an unusually youthful Scotland Under-21 side kept themselves in the game for a long stretch last night despite the obvious gulf in class. Only a second strike for the Germans from substitute Robert Flessers after 74 minutes finally punctured Scotland's ambition to achieve a result in this early evening fixture.

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Efficient Germans a Class Apart As Youthful Scots Put to the Sword

Eugen Polanski ran the show for the Germans in midfield while striker Aaron Hunt benefited from goalkeeper Andrew McNeil's first- half mis-kick to claim the opener. It was a fair outcome in the end, with Ge...

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